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Transport Canada's aviation wing moving to DND with little explanation

Transport Canada's aviation wing moving to DND with little explanation
30 November 2025
Three of Transport Canada's Dash-8 aircraft sit on a tarmac in an undated photo. Transport Canada maintains a fleet including both fixed-wing planes and helicopters, used primarily for the National Aerial Surveillance Program and other government support operations. (Transport Canada will help Ottawa meet NATO's new spending target
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2026 Membership renewal from $35 to $40

After many years, our costs have risen to a point where we now can no longer cover our costs and regretfully, we have made the decision to raise our Membership Dues. This decision has not been made easily nor without significant discussion. Security requirements for access to 17 Wing and base decisions that we pay for any staff required (bar tender) and costs for room rental, which was previously complimentary, are no longer. Other locations may also require room rentals (ANAVETS for eg.). And as we all know, our food/snack costs are increasing as well along with banking costs. Thank you for your understanding